Are you interesting in the criteria for an award? Thinking about applying for an award? Click below and link to the award applications and information.
Still have questions? Contact your local dietetic association's nominating committee chairperson listed at the bottom of this page.
View Past Award Recipients
Note:
Two simple but very important details when completing applications:
- HAVE APPRORIATE SIGNATURES (nominee and/or district president)
- INCLUDE 6 COPIES WITH ORGINIAL APPLICATION
Please send completed application packet to:
PADA
96 Northwoods Blvd., Ste. B2
Columbus, Ohio 43235
Phone - 614-436-6136
PADA Awards
Each year it is the privilege of the PA State nominating committee to review
applications from Dietitians throughout the state who qualify for the various
Awards and scholarships. Two simple but very important details when completing applications: HAVE APPRORIATE SIGNATURES (including the nominee and/or district president) and INCLUDE 7 COPIES WITH ORGINIAL APPLICATION.
Following is a summary of the awards and scholarships which are available.
The Outstanding Dietitian (pdf file) or (Word File) -
the highest honor bestowed upon a member of the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, recognizes a Pennsylvania dietitian whose leadership and service is exemplary and whose contributions to PADA and the public have been longstanding and exceptional.
Deadline January 12, 2008
The Keystone Award (pdf file) or (word file)
recognizes Pennsylvania dietitians who have through their leadership ability demonstrated outstanding professional standards to serve and advance the aims of the PADA.
Deadline January 12, 2008
The Recognized Young Dietitian Award
is presented to members of the Association who are 35 years of age or younger who have demonstrated leadership qualities and performance in public relations, research, community outreach, management, legislation, education, and other areas related to the profession, on the job and in the community. * By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA.
Deadline January 12, 2008
The Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award
honors the contributions of diet technicians to the profession. Award recipients have demonstrated leadership qualities and performance in the Association or their employment through clinical nutrition, food service management, education, career guidance, legislation and public relations.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA.
Deadline January 12, 2008
The Emerging Dietetic Leader Award
recognizes the activities and competence of dietitians regardless of their age, who have made distinctive contributions early in their career to the ADA.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA.
Deadline January 12, 2008
The Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award
recognizes the excellence of educators in the American Dietetics Association accredited and approved dietetic education programs.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA.
Deadline November 10, 2007
The Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
recognizes emerging leadership and achievement of students enrolled in ADA-accredited and approved dietetics education programs and encourages participation in the Association.
* By clicking on the name of the award above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the award and download the application from the ADA site. Note there is a difference in deadline dates. Your application must be submitted by the deadline for PADA.
Deadline Feb 28, 2008
| Note: Two very important details when completing award applications:
- HAVE APPRORIATE SIGNATURES (nominee and/or district president)
- INCLUDE 6 COPIES WITH ORGINIAL APPLICATION
|
ADA Scholarships - General Information
ADA Scholarships
Scholarships are available from The American Dietetic Assoication Foundation. All require ADA membership.
PADA contributes funds to ADAF for two endowed scholarships, which require PA state residency:
- Billye June Eichelberger Scholarship
- Sara Parks Scholarship
* By clicking on the link above you will be directed to the ADA website. You can learn more about the scholarships and download the application from the ADA site.
Application forms are due to the ADA office by TBA.
For criteria and applications for ADA Scholarships, click here.
PADA Foundation Scholarships:
General Scholarship (word file) or (pdf file)
Provides a scholarship to a member of PADA who wishes to become eligible for registration through an internship, a coordinated program, or an AP4 program.
Deadline
February 28, 2008
Diversity Scholarship (word file) or (pdf file)
Provides a scholarship to a minority student in an underrepresented racial group, who is pursuing an Associate or Bachelor degree in food and nutrition science to become a dietetic technician registered or registered dietitian.
Deadline
February 28, 2008
Annual Meeting Stipend criteria & application (Word File) or (pdf file)
Provides a stipend to student members of the PADA who wishes to attend the PADA Annual Member Meeting.
Deadline March 15, 2008
2007-2008 PADA Nominating Committee:
Central: Theresa Gustafson MS RD LDN CDE
Lehigh: Deborah Maurer, RD, LDN
(Co-Chair) Northeast: Carol Folk, RD, LDN
Northwest: Kristen Knost, RD LDN
(Co-Chair)Philadelphia: Gayanne Wolset, MS, RD, LDN, CDE
Pittsburgh: Juliet Mancino MS RD CDE
|